Born on May 11, 1946, William Carl Schlansker "Bill" of Anchorage, Alaska, 75, passed away on February 12th, 2022. He was born in Schenectady, New York, to William and Janet Schlansker. Bill graduated from Union College in Schenectady and went on to attend the University of Pennsylvania where he received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine. Following dental school, Bill moved to Alaska and served in the US Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service as a “bush” dentist before leaving to build his own dental practice in Anchorage, where he practiced for nearly 40 years.
Bill leaves behind his family - his wife Madelyn, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage; his daughters Sarah, Jennifer and Laura, son-in-laws Michael Wasson, Michael Kenny, Andrew Baker; and his grandchildren, Charlie, Connor, Clara, Owen, Lizzy and Benny.
During his time in Alaska he enjoyed being outside. He loved cross country skiing, rowing and hiking. Bill was an avid lover of music. He was a kind and gentle man.
A celebration of Bills life will take place this summer in Anchorage. In lieu of flowers please consider sending donations on behalf of Bill to The George Pocock Rowing Foundation at www.pocockfoundation.org, Childrens Lunchbox at www.beanscafe.org or Barrow Neurological Foundation at www.supportbarrow.org.
